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Plan & Host an outstanding GIAD event! Welcome WAI Members!<br>
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Summer Cole
Manager, Chapter Relations scole@wai.org Your Presenters Today Annie Stikeleather
Manager, Education Programs astikeleather@wai.org WAI North Texas Chapter<br>
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Why Girls in Aviation Day?
Girls in Aviation Day was started in 2014 by Women in Aviation International to inspire young girls to explore careers in aviation and aerospace.<br>
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Girls in Aviation Day 2025 GIAD 2026 is on September 19, 2026! 200 total GIAD events took place in 33 countries! In 2025, GIAD saw 200 in-person events hosted by Chapters and corporate members across the globe, reaching over 42,000 attendees. Thousands more engaged through the Girls in Aviation App.
ONLY WAI Chapters and corporate members are authorized to hold in-person GIAD events. www.wai.org/giad<br>
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GIAD Event Resources<br>
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ANY QUESTIONS? www.wai.org/giad Contact giad@wai.org<br>
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Up Next…
WAI North Texas Chapter<br>
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Casey Coker – President
Janette McMurtrie – Vice President
Grace Fuller – Outreach
Jodi Airhart – Webmaster (GIAD Volunteer Lead)<br>
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Average Attendance:
2,000 attendees
200 volunteers<br>
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MEETINGS & ORGANIZATION Strong GIAD leader to manage all other leads
Continuous communication and task delegation
Directing meetings and following up to ensure tasks are completed
Share updates in GIAD Lead group chat
Manage files in shared GIAD Cloud Drive Board Roles Involved
Outreach
Fundraising
Social Media
Educations & Careers
Webmaster
Membership
GIAD Specific Roles
GIAD Planning Lead – Vice President
Attendee Registration
Teen Zone Lead
Career Panel Moderator
Graphic Design
Activities
Volunteer Coordinator
Facilities
Exhibitors
Static Display/Ramp
Food Coordinator
Media<br>
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FACILITIES Strong leader with at least 3 key volunteers
Pay for a porter for bathroom/trash if hosting a larger event
Handheld radios for communication between leaders
Security/police presence, ideally female
Prepare for the unexpected: extra power cords, duct tape, tools, etc.
Less is more when it comes to planning<br>
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VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT GIAD
ROCKSTAR Strong leader with at least 3 key volunteers
Set up volunteers for success by communicating expectations/instructions in advanced
About 1 volunteer for every 10 attendees
Scheduled lunch break rotation<br>
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ACTIVITIES What is the cause of the problem? Who is involved in the problem? Creative with strong organizational skills
Inventory and update activity instructions and supplies
Plan for the unexpected with extra materials
Train volunteers on the activity as needed<br>
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FUNDRAISING Strong communication and organizational skills
Reach out to previous and prospective sponsors
Work with Chapter board to adhere to promises made
Tracking and manage funds from sponsors
Encourage corporate memberships<br>
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OUTREACH Strong communication and organizational skills
Reach out to schools and organizations such as YMCA, Girl Scouts, etc.
Manage contact list
Distribute flyers regarding the event
Talk to exhibitors to find more POCs<br>
